First Porsche plug-in hybrids due for 2013 delivery
The carmaker's low-voume 918 Spyder opened for orders in March 2011, which uses a mid-mounted 500bhp V8 engine assisted by two electric motors with a total of 218bhp. In its annual report it said … Read More »
C-Zero heads for Hollywood
The vehicles will join a fleet of 72 Citroëns based out of its offices in Birmingham, with the C-Zero deployed to allow employees to get between the company’s headquarters and a housing association contract … Read More »
Recharging specialists light up EV and Low CO2 Fleet Show
Four of the recharging industry’s major players – ABB, Ecar Connectors, ENSTO and Rolec Services – have taken space in the event’s indoor exhibition area in order to explain to fleet managers how they … Read More »
Toyota Auris Hybrid Joins Veolia's Green Fleet
The company said the car’s local production, 10% benefit in kind taxation, zero vehicle excise duty, sub-100g/km CO2 emissions and 700-mile range on a tank of petrol were all attractive features. Drivers had previously … Read More »
Energy Saving Trust Backs Low CO2 Show
The low carbon show takes place on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at the world-famous Silverstone racing circuit in Northamptonshire, where a wide range of electric, hybrid and other low-carbon vehicles will be available for … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz Announces 109gpkm E-Class Hybrid
On sale next year, European markets will be offered an E300 BlueTEC Hybrid, with a Euro 6 compliant four-cylinder, 201bhp diesel engine and a 27bhp electric motor. This returns 67.3mpg and emits 109g/km CO2, … Read More »
Kohl's Establishes 33-Store EV Charging Network
Each location will have a minimum of two spaces reserved for electric vehicle charging, while some stores have up to four. John Worthington, Kohl’s chief administrative officer, said: ‘Kohl’s pilot of electric vehicle charging … Read More »
Six Cylinder Performance For 49g/km V60 Plug-In Hybrid
The car will be the first diesel-electric plug-in hybrid when it goes on sale in the UK early next year, using a 215bhp D5 engine to power the front wheels and with a 70bhp … Read More »
US Ford Focus Electric Available To Order
The first limited run of vehicles will be available to customers in California, New York and New Jersey, with the remaining launch markets getting stock as production begins to pick up pace. Ford chose … Read More »
ECOtality Installs First Fast Charger
The dual port, CHAdeMo-compliant unit is operated by a touch screen and provides enough power to charge a Nissan LEAF to 80% capacity in less than 30 minutes. ECOtality, working with local electricity supplier … Read More »
UPS Adds 100 EVs To California Delivery Fleet
The 100 walk-in delivery trucks, purchased from Electric Vehicles International in Stockton, California, have a range of 90 miles and represent the state’s largest EV roll-out, adding to 28 EVs in use in New … Read More »
ZAP-MAP – UK Charging Point Locations
Compiled by Next Green Car, the Zap Map is a regularly updated database containing the locations of over 2,250 public charging points located throughout the UK. The map shows a network of over 1,600 … Read More »
IKEA Adds First EV Charging Points
The ten IKEA stores being considered are located in Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington, and following a feasibility study these should be operational by autumn. ECOtality aims to complete the pilot in December 2012. … Read More »
Californian Hybrids Lose Carpool Privilege
The existing yellow stickers expired on Friday, with 85,000 letters sent out to registered vehicle owners over the last two months. Solo drivers in a hybrid vehicle using a High Occupancy lane will be … Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the differences between the various electric vehicles? Electric vehicles fall into five categories: - Battery Electric Vehicles or BEVs (e.g. Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi i-MiEV) are charged from a household power supply and drive … Read More »
Hertz adds i-MiEV to its rental fleet
Part of Hertz’s Global Electric Vehicle Programme, launched last December, the deal will result in i-MiEVs being rolled out at locations throughout the country during 2011, starting with two vehicles in London. The i-MiEV … Read More »
